The Bronx Voice Hits the Bronx

   The newest newspaper in the Bronx called the Bronx Voice has become available from Riverdale to Throggs Neck, to Bay Plaza, and beyond. Below is a photo of the premier issue front page of the new Bronx Voice which will become a weekly Bronx newspaper starting the first week of May. Did I forget to say that the Bronx Voice will be free newspaper full of what the Bronx readers want. No games, comics, or dull columns, The Bronx Voice will have Bronx Life and Bronx News.

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Construction on Riverdale Avenue Two Weeks After DOT Mills and Repaves the Street.

   Less than two weeks after the NYC DOT milled and then repaved Riverdale Avenue from West 239th Street all the way down the hill to West 239th Street there appears to be markings on Riverdale Avenue from West 238th to West 239th Streets. The photos below will show markings for gas and water line that are below the street as is done prior to any street construction. 

   It was said by Bronx DOT Commissioner at a public Community Board 8 Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting that the DOT was starting its yearly milling and repaving program because of the nice weather the New York City area was having. Unfortunately, it appears that construction may dig up the street that was milled and repaved two weeks ago in the near future as you can see in the photos.

Above - You can see just how fresh the repaving of Riverdale Avenue is at the intersection of West 238th Street, as the tar sealant still has not cured in place. Note the markings that have been placed on the newly repaved street.

Below - More markings show where placement of certain utility and water or sewer line are below the street level.

You can see the markings go up Riverdale Avenue towards West 239th Street where the repaving ends.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's Sanitation Forum- April 21, 2016

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's Legal Series Forum

Join us for our first Legal Forum on  NYC Sanitation Guidelines  Thursday, April 21, 2015 6 pm to 8 pm Bronx House 990 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, N.Y. 10461 For more information, please contact the office of Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (718) 409-0109

Democratic Debate Statement from Council Member Jumaane Williams

"Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders both made excellent points about the state of our country and what can be done to move the United States forward. However, like many voters, I am still undecided on who to endorse. We need a candidate who will be bold in building affordable housing and ending the epidemic of gun violence that is plaguing our communities, including by adopting universal youth employment."

Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, 

45th Council District,4517 Ave D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - Tuesday May 3rd

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Tuesday | May 3, 2016 | Trump Golf Links Ferry Point   Take Advantage!  Early Reservation & Member Discounts for paid reservations by April 15th.   Sponsorship Opportunities available to promote your company and cultivate business relationships.

STATEMENT FROM STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN RE HERBALIFE

     “Bravo to Betting on Zero director Ted Braun and his team who spent over three years examining the financial harm inflicted on tens of thousands of Latinos across the country by multi-level marketing company Herbalife. Six months ago, my undercover research exposed Herbalife as a ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme where new recruits lured into a ‘business opportunity’ and wind up losing thousands of dollars. Legislation I recently introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to regulate multi-level marketing companies, like Herbalife, to prevent unsuspecting sellers from being victimized.

Shining the light on Herbalife and their deceptive business practices is incredibly important to me and this documentary, which premiered last night at the TriBeCa Film Festival, further vindicates my work protect victims by passing legislation.  I hope that other regulators take this issue as seriously as Mr. Braun and I do.” Said State Senator Jeff Klein.

Over 13,000 Petitions Collected for Adriano Espaillat

You helped us collect over 13,000 petition signatures, more than 10 times the amount needed to get on the ballot! I know how hard you worked to get us here, waking up early and staying out late. I am truly thankful. Because of your hard work, this campaign is off to a great start.

 

This is a big achievement and it will show everyone just how ready we are to win in June! But we are not there yet. I still need your help to knock on doors and make calls with me. If we all work together, we will win this primary and can begin the work of breaking down barriers and building a better future for everybody in the district.

 

Once again, thank you for your support. I'll see you out there.

 

Sincerely,

Adriano Espaillat

Espaillat for Congress 2016

Stabbing Outside of MS 80 on Mosholu Parkway This Afternoon

  The large gathering of School Safety Officers, and 52nd Police Precinct officers and detectives that converged on MS 80 shortly after dismissal meant there had to be something wrong at the school. It appears that at least two students got into some kind of altercation, and one student wound up being stabbed. The student who was stabbed was rushed to a nearby hospital, either North Central or Montefiore as police did not disclose which hospital the student was taken to. 

In this photo you can see that there are surveillance cameras on the school corner, but it appears that the stabbing took place beyond the camera, but police want to look at the video to see if anyone is seen with the student who was stabbed before the incident.

This is the area where the stabbing occurred on the Mosholu Parkway Island opposite MS 80 at Van Cortlandt Avenue. Police are looking for any clues as to a struggle, and for the weapon that may have been used.

Above and Below - This officer is concentrating and looking to see if the weapon that may have been used either fell or may have been thrown down through the sewer grating.